2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1981 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2006 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1981 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, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (401 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Cherokee | 1981 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Jeep | Suzuki |
| Model | Cherokee | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 2031 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2040 mm |
