2006 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 680 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Nissan Titan 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, 2013 Nissan Titan 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2013 Nissan Titan
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Equinox Titan
Year Released 2006 2013
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2430 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5704 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2019 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1946 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 3550 mm
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 17.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 106 L


 

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