1992 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny

To start off, 2000 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 540 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Oldsmobile Toronado 2000 Suzuki Jimny
Make Oldsmobile Suzuki
Model Toronado Jimny
Year Released 1992 2000
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 1248 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 106 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2260 mm


 

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