2003 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 313 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Cavalier | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |