1989 Suzuki Jimny vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1989 Suzuki Jimny and 1989 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 830 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Suzuki Jimny | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Jimny | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 537 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2330 mm |
