2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.

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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator. 2009 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi R8 2009 Suzuki Equator
Make Audi Suzuki
Model R8 Equator
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5600 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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