1987 Porsche 924 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 924 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | 924 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
