1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 874 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Caprice | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |
