1993 Buick Century vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (261 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Buick Century. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Century.
Because 2012 Suzuki Equator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Century | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Century | Equator |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 3560 mm |
