1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 403 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Aspen | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
