2012 Suzuki Equator vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 260 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 1977 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Equator | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volvo |
| Model | Equator | 260 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
