2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForTwo | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2490 mm |
