2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 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, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForTwo | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2390 mm |
