1984 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Sprint would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint.

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