2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2002 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Captiva | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3193 cc | 5327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 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 | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
