2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 704 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Captiva | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |