2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Impala (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 182 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox | Impala |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | 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 | 180 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1811 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4771 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
