2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Subaru Outback 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 10 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Outback weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Equinox | Outback |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |