2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2011 Chevrolet Express
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Equinox Express
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1717 kg 2753 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1684 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2858 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 117 L


 

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