2010 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Outback Sport would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport.
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 Subaru Outback Sport (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Outback Sport | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
