2007 Mazda 6 vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | 6 | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
