2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2010 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2010 Suzuki Equator and 2010 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 319 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Vivaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Vivaro. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Vivaro 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.
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2010 Suzuki Equator | 2010 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Suzuki | Opel |
Model | Equator | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3953 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |