1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Baleno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Baleno would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 785 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.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Frontera | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
