2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 87 L |
