2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 248 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Captiva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2707 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |