2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V and 2005 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Forenza (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Suzuki Forenza (179 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | HR-V | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
