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Suzuki Equator vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

How the Suzuki Equator stacks up against the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Suzuki Equator
Price Range: $17,520 - $28,850
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Price Range: $26,595 - $43,405
Suzuki Equator vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Equator is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The Suzuki is considerably less costly than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regarding MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet's larger trunk will accommodate more large items than the Suzuki Equator. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD over the Equator. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a better choice than the Suzuki Equator with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or big animals. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD outpulls the Equator by a large margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's front cabin compared to the Suzuki. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Suzuki Equator.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is tremendously more bulky than the Suzuki Equator. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD than the Suzuki Equator because of its larger tank. The Suzuki Equator and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD packs quite a wallop and will knock the Suzuki down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Suzuki Equator and the Chevrolet most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet has a bigger engine than the Suzuki Equator. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is tremendously more powerful than the Suzuki Equator. The Suzuki Equator could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD as far as pickup.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Suzuki Equator have the same basic warranty.

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