1990 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen XM weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen XM | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | XM | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
