2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 180 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 289 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
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 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Equinox | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 100 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 | 1705 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4771 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |
