2007 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 494 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 325 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |
