2007 Toyota Quantum 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 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Quantum | Equator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
