2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 671 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Equinox | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
