2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (383 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Equinox | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |