2005 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Statesman weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Statesman | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Holden | Suzuki |
| Model | Statesman | Equator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3560 mm |
