2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Altima 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. Both 2009 Nissan Altima and 2009 Suzuki Equator are equipped with a 2,501 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 467 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 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Altima (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Altima | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Altima | Equator |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |