2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 161 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |