2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2000 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Seicento and 2000 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Baleno (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2000 Suzuki Baleno (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 2000 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Seicento | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
