1978 GMC Jimmy vs. 1978 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1978 GMC Jimmy and 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 GMC Jimmy (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. 1978 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 has manual transmission. 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 GMC Jimmy | 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
Make | GMC | Suzuki |
Model | Jimmy | LJ 50 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1940 mm |