1983 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
