1948 Morris Six vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1984 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 534 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Morris Six. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Six | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Morris | Suzuki |
Model | Six | Jimny |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2040 mm |