Chevrolet Cavalier I vs Chevrolet Cavalier III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Chevrolet · 1982–1987
Cavalier I
- Power
- 93 kW126 PS
Photo: Bull-Doser / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Chevrolet · 1995–2005
Cavalier III
- Power
- 104 kW141 PS
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road Cavalier III Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Chevrolet Cavalier III has more power: 104 kW (141 PS) against 93 kW (126 PS) for Chevrolet Cavalier I. Chevrolet Cavalier I is the older design (from 1982); Chevrolet Cavalier III arrived in 1995. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Cavalier III is the pick for off-road.
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Cavalier I | Chevrolet Cavalier III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.8 LB6 V6 · petrol · 93 kW (126 PS) | 2.2 Ecotec L61 I4 · petrol · 104 kW (141 PS) |
| Production years | 1982–1987 | 1995–2005 |
| Body | Coupe | Sedan |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 93 kW (126 PS) 125 hp | 104 kW (141 PS) 139 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 63–93 kW (86–126 PS) 84–125 hp | 86–112 kW (117–152 PS) 115–150 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 210 Nm 155 lb-ft Better | 203 Nm 150 lb-ft |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,800 cc · 6 cyl 2.8 l | 2,200 cc · 4 cyl 2.2 l |
| Engine code | LB6 | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).