2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 1991 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 1991 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Captiva | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 5733 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
