2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 580 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Tacoma | Captiva |
Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |