2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 885 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | Panamera | Equator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
