1988 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 213 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Citroen CX (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | CX | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
