2003 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 459 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Cavalier Condor
Year Released 2003 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2189 cc 2436 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 0 HP
Torque 176 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 L 70 L


 

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