2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2009 Mazda RX-8 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 33 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (229 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 360 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (159 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 2009 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | RX-8 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
