2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 92 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Impala 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 Impala | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox | Impala |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
