1981 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 31 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1259 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.
Because 1981 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1981 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 1981 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Suzuki Jimny | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
Model | Jimny | Sienna |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 539 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3030 mm |