2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 855 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox | Express |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 117 L |
