2005 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Jimny | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Jimny | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 96 L |
