2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 182 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
