1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2707 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
