2005 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
