2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2004 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 27 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier (203 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cavalier | Focus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |