2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2004 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. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Captiva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2707 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 65 L |