2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1986 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1942 kg more than 1986 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1986 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Jimny |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 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 | 2632 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |