2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2010 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 561 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Expedition | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 65 L |
