2005 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cavalier | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
