1981 Suzuki Jimny vs. 1989 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1989 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 654 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 1989 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Suzuki Jimny | 1989 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Jimny | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2210 mm |
