1984 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (106 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Baleno |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |