2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 429 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Equinox | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4771 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |
