2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | Tribute | Equator |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |