2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2009 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | GT | Equator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
