1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 130 | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
