2006 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (186 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Equinox | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
