1996 SsangYong Korando vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1996 SsangYong Korando 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 750 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 SsangYong Korando | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Korando | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2872 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
