Suzuki SJ 410/Samurai
This is an extremely capable offroader. However, it has the worst ride of any 4 wheeled vehicle ever made. Donkey carts have a better ride. Driving it on the highway is plain torture, for on every bump it bucks like a bronco. On bad roads where heavier vehicles can speed on, the Suzuki gets airborne on every bump and comes down with a bone jarring crash. Not recommended for people with bad backs anybody. Otherwise an excellent machine which can take as much a beating as it hands out to its occupants.
Offroading Capability: 8 out of 10
The 1 and 1.3 litre petrol engines are zippy, but underpowered in sand. Requires excessive use of the clutch.
Suzuki Jimny
This is the succesor to the Samurai, and remains an extremely capable offroader. It switches from leafsprings to coil springs, thus giving a decent ride. The engine is a peppy 1.3 aluminium EFI and has more 'go'. This is the perfect first entry into 4wheeling - highly recommended to all and sundry. Whenever anyone asks me what Jeep they should get, I point them to the Jimny. Suzuki is officially importing the Jimny, so all spare parts are readily available.
Offroading Capability: 7 out of 10 for the auto, 8/10 for the manual.
The Jimny has all the essentials: A ladder frame, low range transfer case and solid axles. Off-road, the Jimny holds its own against far more expensive rivals.
Courtesy : Offroad Pakistan
Other Resources
http://www.suzuki-4wd.nl/
http://www.billswebspace.com/ZukLinks.htm
http://www.4x4mag.co.uk/febfeatures/magfeaturesj.html
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Suzuki_Samurai__Review_5332502
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/featuredvehicles/131_0711_suzuki_samurai_vs_yamaha_rhino/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHRiWMvNjkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1I0gidKZLY