2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Lada Niva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Captiva | Niva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |