2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2000 Toyota Solara 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 585 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.
Because 2000 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
Model | Solara | Jimny |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |