2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 550 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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.

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2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013 Chevrolet Express
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Equinox Express
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 6600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 6 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Diesel
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1811 kg 2361 kg
Vehicle Length 4771 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2857 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 117 L