1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | 911 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
