2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 9 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1002 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Rainier | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2490 mm |
