2007 Holden Captiva vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Captiva (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 123 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. 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, 2007 Holden Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Holden Captiva | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Captiva | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
