2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2004 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Camry weights approximately 234 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Camry (220 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
