The Cavalier: 2003 Vs. 1994 - Which is More Efficient?

Cars, a topic of controversy throughout the years, people trying to determine which horsepower is best, what color is best, and which year is more reliable. Well, my household had the best of both worlds in it. I currently have a 1994 Chevy Cavalier two door and my boyfriend had a 2003 Chevy Cavalier two door. Both Cavaliers giving us three good years of service. But lets look deeper into these models.

My 1994 Chevy Cavalier was almost ten years old when I got her. She had a few rust spots on her exterior, but that was not to be worried about when I needed a car to get me from point a to point b. The 1994 cavalier has a V6 automatic engine which of course doesn't make it a sports car, however does get you going at a reasonable speed quickly. Gas mileage is the best that I could ever ask for. I can start out with a full tank and drive three hours on the highway and when I reach my destination, my gas tank is only a little over ½ tank.

Road holding and handling is very precise and easy going. The antilock brake system, however, is a con to this vehicle. This function is very dangerous to have when the winter months strike. When you have to travel several down hill roads slick with ice and snow and those brakes lock up on you, sliding to the bottom is not fun. Winter driving is a chore when using this vehicle, even with rear wheel drive and winter tires, your thankful that she has great road holding and handling.

Engine noise can be another con. My little cavalier is not the quietest vehicle out there. But I feel as long as I don't sound like a semi truck coming, its okay.

The car itself can hold up to five people, depending on the person's size of course and can count on being comfortable when riding in this cavalier. The only seating downfall is the need for those shorter drivers, such as myself, need to prop themselves up with pillows to see over the steering wheel.