2011 BMW 128 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2011 BMW 128 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2011 Suzuki Equator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 128. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator 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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 128 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 128 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 128 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
