2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 88 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 Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Forenza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | Carrera GT | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 55 L |
