2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Pontiac G5
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva and 2007 Pontiac G5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac G5 (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac G5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac G5. (206 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Pontiac G5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Captiva | G5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
