1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1980 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW Dinan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 924 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | Dinan | Jimny |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 52 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2040 mm |