2006 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Equinox (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki XL7.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Suzuki XL7. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki XL7.
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2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Equinox | XL7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |