1996 Suzuki Baleno vs. 1996 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1996 Suzuki Baleno and 1996 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V40 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V40 weights approximately 145 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 Volvo V40 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Suzuki Baleno | 1996 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volvo |
| Model | Baleno | V40 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
