2002 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2002 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2002 Daihatsu Sirion and 2002 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,328 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Sirion (102 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion.
Because 2002 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2002 Daihatsu Sirion (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Sirion | 2002 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Sirion | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |
