2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,328 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 75 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2001 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Suzuki Jimny (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2001 Suzuki Jimny has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Suzuki Jimny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | Familia | Jimny |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2260 mm |