1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2707 mm |
