2000 Dodge Ram vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Ram and 2000 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1051 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.
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, 2000 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. 2000 Suzuki Jimny has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Suzuki Jimny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Ram | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Ram | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2260 mm |
