1988 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Legend | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
