2009 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 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:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 530 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
