2002 Nissan Maxima vs. 2002 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2002 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2002 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Maxima. 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 Nissan Maxima (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Maxima | 2002 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Maxima | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2260 mm |
