2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 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 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 922 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Suzuki | SsangYong |
| Model | Equator | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1998 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
