1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Suzuki |
| Model | 100 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |
