2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
Model | Kalina | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |