2002 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 318 | Equator |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |