2012 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Strada and 2012 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Because 2012 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 2012 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Strada, 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Strada | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Strada | Equator |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4444 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1644 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2718 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
