1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 527 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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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1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Captiva |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |