1984 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 855 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Capri | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Capri | Captiva |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |