2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Impala (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2007 Chevrolet Impala (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Equinox | Impala |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |