1996 Suzuki Baleno vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Suzuki Baleno | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Baleno | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
