2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1990 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1990 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Nitro | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1860 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2040 mm |
