2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 75 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 693 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Equinox | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4771 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 42 L |
