2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 4 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 95 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, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Coupe | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
