2000 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 567 kg more than 2011 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 325 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1542 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
