2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
| Model | Captiva | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
