1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
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, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 1999 Suzuki Baleno has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Suzuki Baleno will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Xsara | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
