2004 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 BMW 325 | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Captiva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |