2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 436 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |
