1979 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2001 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Jimny |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2260 mm |