2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Captiva | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
