2000 SsangYong Rexton vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 766 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Rexton | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Rexton | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
