1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 115 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |
