2010 Subaru Outback vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Outback and 2010 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 580 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Outback | Equator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
