2004 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | 4Runner | Equator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
