2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1065 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
