2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (228 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |