2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Equinox | Highlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |