2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (195 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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 (353 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2707 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
