2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu YRV and 2003 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Daihatsu YRV and 2003 Suzuki Jimny are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 136 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | YRV | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
