1990 Suzuki Samurai vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Suzuki Samurai | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Suzuki | Nissan |
| Model | Samurai | Navara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |
