2008 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 633 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki Equator has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki Equator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 530 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
