2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2009 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 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Infiniti | Suzuki |
| Model | Q45 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
