2005 Holden Combo vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Combo would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Captiva (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Holden Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Combo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Holden 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, 2007 Holden Captiva (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Combo. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Combo | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Combo | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
