2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2013 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2013 Acura ZDX is newer by 3 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura ZDX weights approximately 1038 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.
Because 2013 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX 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, 2013 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Suzuki Equator | 2013 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Suzuki | Acura |
| Model | Equator | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2174 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
