2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2009 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2009 Holden Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Holden Captiva.
Because 2009 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Livina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Holden Captiva 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, 2009 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2009 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Livina | 2009 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Livina | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1990 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
