1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Wildcat | Forenza |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
