2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 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, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 119 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lotus Exige (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Exige | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Exige | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
