2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | 911 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
