2007 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Maverick weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Ford Maverick | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Maverick | Jimny |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |