2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 33 kg more than 2012 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will offer significantly more control. 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 Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Frontier | Equinox |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1672 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |