2011 BMW X5 vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2011 BMW X5 and 2011 Holden Captiva were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2011 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X5 | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | X5 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
