2004 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |
