2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza

To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2005 Suzuki Forenza
Make Porsche Suzuki
Model 911 Forenza
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3594 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 178 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.6:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1312 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.5 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 55 L


 

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