2012 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (165 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 350 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (230 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (176 Nm). 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:
| 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Captiva | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4673 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1756 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2707 mm | 2760 mm |
