2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1998 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Suzuki Baleno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Suzuki Baleno would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Baleno. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 985 kg more than 1998 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Baleno. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1998 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ducato | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
