2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2010 Suzuki Equator and 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Suzuki | Chrysler |
| Model | Equator | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
