2005 Lexus LS vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LS weights approximately 775 kg more than 2012 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, 2005 Lexus LS (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Lexus | Suzuki |
| Model | LS | Equator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
