1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.

Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
Make Jaguar Chevrolet
Model Kensington Captiva
Year Released 1990 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 2405 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2710 mm


 

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