1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 655 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Caprice | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
