2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 359 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camry | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
