1994 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (181 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 86 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1994 BMW 740 | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Captiva |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2707 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |