2004 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,423 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Equinox | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Equinox | 959 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3423 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
