2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Equinox 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Equinox Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3425 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 273 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92.1 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 22.4:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 2300 kg
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 141 L


 

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