2012 Suzuki Equator vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Equator and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 679 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.

Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Suzuki Equator 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Make Suzuki Suzuki
Model Equator Grand Vitara
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2488 cc 1956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 152 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 16.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 975 kg 1654 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1695 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 66 L


 

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