1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 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 Suzuki Baleno (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
