2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Equinox | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
