2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Jimny (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
