2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2010 Suzuki Equator and 2010 Renault Duster 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 157 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. 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 Renault Duster, 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster | |
Make | Suzuki | Renault |
Model | Equator | Duster |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |