2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 165 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 Nubira. 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 Nubira (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Nubira 2008 Suzuki Jimny
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Nubira Jimny
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1328 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.6 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 69.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 194 km/hour 140 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 17.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2260 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 40 L


 

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