2003 Lada 111 vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2003 Lada 111 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. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada 111 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2003 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lada 111. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Lada 111 (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Lada 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 111 | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | 111 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2260 mm |
