2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
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 Malibu (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Malibu | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox | Malibu |
| 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 | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |
