2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2001 Honda HR-V and 2001 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda HR-V weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda HR-V. 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 Honda HR-V (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. 2001 Suzuki Jimny has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2001 Honda HR-V 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:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | HR-V | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| 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 | 113 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
