1987 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Suzuki Equator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 750 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
