2007 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 465 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, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan X-Trail | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | X-Trail | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1490 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
