1999 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 740 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2035 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3560 mm |
