1982 Suzuki Jimny vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1982 Suzuki Jimny and 1982 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 410 kg more than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Suzuki Jimny | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Jimny | Camry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 538 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2610 mm |
