1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 70 | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
