2011 Suzuki Equator vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

To start off, both 2011 Suzuki Equator and 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 93 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 60 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Suzuki Equator 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Make Suzuki Alfa Romeo
Model Equator Giulietta
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3953 cc 1956 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 261 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 5600 mm 4351 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1798 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1465 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2634 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 4.5 L/100km


 

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