1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Avanti | Suzuki |
| Model | Avanti | Equator |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
