Utility
The Sierra 1500's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more big items than the Suzuki Equator.
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Sierra 1500 over the Suzuki.
There's no clear winner between the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Suzuki Equator regarding hauling capacity.
The GMC Sierra 1500 outpulls the Equator by a massive margin.
Dimensions
The Sierra 1500 is substantially more bulky than the Equator.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Sierra 1500 than the Equator because of its larger tank.
The GMC and the Suzuki Equator compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
You'll most definitely have to take the Suzuki Equator for a fill-up more often than the GMC Sierra 1500 because of its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Suzuki Equator is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Sierra 1500.
The GMC won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Suzuki will.
The GMC won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Suzuki Equator.
The Sierra 1500 is significantly costlier than the Suzuki Equator when it comes to MSRP.
Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the GMC Sierra 1500 is definitely more agile than the Suzuki Equator, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Equator's engine is tremendously smaller than the Sierra 1500's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the GMC Sierra 1500 is tremendously more powerful than the Suzuki Equator.
Torque equals pickup, and the GMC will have picked up and gone by the time the Suzuki Equator finally gets moving.
Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Sierra 1500's front cabin compared to the Suzuki.
The GMC Sierra 1500 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Equator does.
Warranty
The Suzuki Equator and the Sierra 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.