Chevrolet Cavalier (1994 – 2003) vs Nissan Primera Hatchback (1994 – 1996): specs compared

Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Nissan Primera Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,188 kg. At 4,595 mm, the Chevrolet Cavalier is 196 mm longer than the Nissan Primera Hatchback.

Specification Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 1994 – 2003 Nissan Primera Hatchback Nissan Primera Hatchback 1994 – 1996
Overview
Origin United States Japan
Documented years 1994 – 2003 1994 – 1996
Body style — Hatchback
Variants 7 4
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 116 – 152 hp 75 – 150 hp
Torque 176 – 210 Nm 132 – 181 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.0 – 11.3 s 8.4 – 16.8 s
Top speed 164 – 190 km/h 165 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.1 – 9.0 L/100 km 6.0 – 8.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,590 – 4,595 mm 4,399 mm
Width 1,725 – 1,750 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,346 – 1,389 mm 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,644 mm 2,550 mm
Curb weight 1,188 – 1,241 kg 1,145 – 1,250 kg

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