2009 BMW 128 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator

To start off, both 2009 BMW 128 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 128 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128. 2009 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 128 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 BMW 128 2009 Suzuki Equator
Make BMW Suzuki
Model 128 Equator
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5600 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 80 L


 

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