2012 Acura ZDX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 277 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 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX 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 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura ZDX | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | ZDX | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2007 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
