Nissan Truck vs. Suzuki Equator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Truck and Suzuki Equator contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Truck and the Suzuki Equator.
When comparing the Nissan Truck's and the Suzuki Equator's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Truck has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Suzuki Equator has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Truck's and the Suzuki Equator's specifications and ratings, the Suzuki Equator is a better car than the Nissan Truck.
Pricing: A used 1997 Nissan Truck ranges from $4,495 to $13,997 while a used 2012 Suzuki Equator is priced between $5,527 to $17,644.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Truck’s base engine makes 134 horsepower, and the Suzuki Equator base engine makes 152 horsepower. The Truck is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 345 miles. The Equator is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. This gives the Suzuki Equator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Truck. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Nissan Truck is available in a Extended Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Suzuki Equator is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$11,469
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,899
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,992
Price Range:
$4,495 - $13,997
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
131,585
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,112
Price Range:
$5,527 - $17,644
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
142,878
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Nissan Truck Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Suzuki Equator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Truck
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki Equator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Truck Rankings
Not yet available
Suzuki Equator Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Bed Length(s)
59.5 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Truck Trim Levels
Base, SE, XE
Suzuki Equator Trim Levels
Base, Premium, RMZ-4, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1400 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
350 lbs
Max Payload:
986 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 345 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
25.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
87.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2820 lbs
Width:
65 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
174.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3686 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
206.6 inches
Wheelbase:
125.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/75R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Beige Metallic
Black
Super Black
Blue
Blue Metallic / Starfire Blue Pearl Metallic
Gray
Purple Charcoal Metallic
Green
Vivid Teal Pearl Metallic
Red
Aztec Red / Cherry Red Pearl Metallic / Yellow Red Pearl Metallic
Silver
Platinum Gold Metallic
White
Cloud White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
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