2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 179 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. 2002 Suzuki Jimny has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Suzuki Jimny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2002 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Jimny |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |