2003 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Chevrolet Cavalier (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Cavalier | Yaris |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 42 L |