2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 326 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Prius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |
