2004 Buick Century vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 545 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Century | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Century | Equator |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |