2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Captiva |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2707 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |