2011 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Captiva and 2011 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 387 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
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2011 Chevrolet Captiva | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Captiva | Sierra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |