2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Suzuki Equator | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
Model | Equator | Celica |
Year Released | 2010 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2510 mm |