1959 Rover P4 vs. 2002 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2002 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | P4 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2260 mm |
