2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
