1996 Chrysler Cirrus vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Cirrus and 1996 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Cirrus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Cirrus weights approximately 399 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, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus (230 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Cirrus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Cirrus | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
| Model | Cirrus | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
