2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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 Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Captiva | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |