2005 Fiat Multipla vs. 2005 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Multipla and 2005 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Multipla (99 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Multipla (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Multipla | 2005 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Multipla | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
