1999 Suzuki Baleno vs. 1999 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1999 Suzuki Baleno and 1999 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Swift. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Swift. 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 Suzuki Baleno (138 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Swift. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Suzuki Baleno | 1999 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Baleno | Swift |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
