2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 548 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Equinox | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |