2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Suzuki Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Suzuki Equator would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Aston Martin |
| Model | Equator | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
