2004 Nissan Primera vs. 2004 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Primera and 2004 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Primera (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Primera weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Nissan Primera (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Primera | 2004 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Primera | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
