2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2010 Suzuki Equator and 2010 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Grande Punto, 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 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto 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 Suzuki Equator | 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Suzuki | Fiat |
| Model | Equator | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |
