2006 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
