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Our Review of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier RS

The 1993 Cavalier is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The RS is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Cavalier which include RS, VL, and Z24. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Specs: The Cavalier RS comes outfitted with a Vortec 2.2 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 8 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a Hydra-Matic 3-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The 1993 Cavalier’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 15.20 gallons.

The Cavalier uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Cavalier RS Statistics

The dimensions of the Cavalier RS are 66.30 inches wide by 182.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,395 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the Cavalier is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 Cavalier gets 31 - 36 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 25 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 1993 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Cavalier. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the RS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..