1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Jimny (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Suzuki Jimny (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 88 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2260 mm |
