1986 Suzuki Jimny vs. 1986 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1986 Suzuki Jimny and 1986 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Suzuki Swift (102 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Suzuki Swift (108 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Suzuki Jimny | 1986 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Jimny | Swift |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 538 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2250 mm |
