If its for hunting and you don't want to modify it much, I would get the Sammi in a heart beat.
Live front axle, and lower gears in "4WD low" make it that much better off road than the Sidekick.
The Sidekick does have a bit extra room, but not a huge amount. Where the Sidekick wins out is "on road", its just a big more civilized/comfortable.
While the Sidekick has a slightly bigger engine, it also weighs more, so its not a huge advantage.
If you think of the Sammi as a modern reincarnation (for better or worse) of the original WW2 Willys Jeep you won't go far wrong..
Last edited by Pete E; 10/11/12.