2004 Skoda Fabia vs. 2004 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 2004 Skoda Fabia and 2004 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Skoda Fabia (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Baleno. 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, 2004 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Skoda Fabia | 2004 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fabia | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
