1996 Lada Samara vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1996 Lada Samara 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lada Samara | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Samara | Baleno |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |