1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 438 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Jaguar | Suzuki |
| Model | XK | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
