1989 Toyota Lexcen vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 355 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Lexcen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Lexcen | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Lexcen | Equator |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
