2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Renault Clio 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 74 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 880 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Clio 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Equinox | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
