1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1999 Honda Prelude 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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, 1999 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (139 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
