2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 5 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda HR-V (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | HR-V | Jimny |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |