2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Chevrolet Cavalier (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 106 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan (316 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Cavalier | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 316 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |