2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 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 37 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 360 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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Suzuki Equator | 2004 BMW 316 | |
Make | Suzuki | BMW |
Model | Equator | 316 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |