2001 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (350 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Captiva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.3 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2707 mm |