1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1260 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.
Because 1988 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 1988 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Caprice | Jimny |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |