1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Firebird | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
