2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla 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 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 20 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2013 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2013 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Suzuki Equator | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
Model | Equator | Corolla |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |