2007 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 549 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.
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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 325 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
