2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (323 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Equinox | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
