2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (228 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 111 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.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Captiva | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
