1996 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Jimny (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1996 Honda Civic | 2009 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Jimny |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |