2011 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Captiva and 2011 Nissan Livina were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 560 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Livina. 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 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Captiva | Livina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
