2012 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
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 Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Colorado (328 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Captiva | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Captiva | Colorado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 328 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4673 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1756 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2707 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |