1988 Suzuki Jimny vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1988 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Suzuki Jimny | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Jimny | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
