1993 Rover 100 vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 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 17 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 100 | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1993 | 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 | 102 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
