2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1065 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.
Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Express | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
