2009 Hyundai Azera 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 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Azera | Equator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
