2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 1993 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Captiva | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3350 mm |