1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 393 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
