2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (178 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 81 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 2008 Honda Accord. 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 (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Equinox | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
