2011 Chevrolet Orlando vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Orlando would be higher. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (139 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Orlando | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4652 mm | 4673 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1633 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2707 mm |
