2001 Skoda Montreux vs. 1981 Suzuki Jimny

To start off, 2001 Skoda Montreux is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Montreux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Montreux (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Montreux should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Jimny.

Because 1981 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Montreux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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 Skoda Montreux (310 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm). This means 2001 Skoda Montreux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. 2001 Skoda Montreux has automatic transmission and 1981 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 1981 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Skoda Montreux will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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