1988 BMW 316 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 316 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 316 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
