2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Captiva | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |