1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo 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 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 64 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (95 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Saxo | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
