1989 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Civic | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
