2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (264 HP) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Cube. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Cube.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (340 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Cube. (127 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Equinox | Cube |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
