1998 Acura Integra vs. 1989 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1998 Acura Integra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Jimmy (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 710 kg more than 1998 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy 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, 1989 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 1989 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | Integra | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
