2002 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 505 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, 2002 Honda Accord (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Baleno |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |