2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Holden Captiva weights approximately 890 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Holden 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, 2012 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | Civic | Captiva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |