2004 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |
