1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | 911 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3200 mm |
