2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1184 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 96 L |
