1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1986 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1986 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Jimny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |