2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Trans Sport | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2707 mm |
