2011 BMW 125 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2011 BMW 125 and 2011 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 125 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 125 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
