2006 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Captiva | Silverado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 129 L |