2001 Seat Ibiza vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2001 Seat Ibiza 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Jimny (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 42 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2001 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Seat Ibiza. 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 Seat Ibiza (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. 2001 Seat Ibiza has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Seat Ibiza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Ibiza | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Seat | Suzuki |
Model | Ibiza | Jimny |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2260 mm |