2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2011 Holden Captiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Captiva (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2011 Holden 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, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
