2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 65 L |
