2005 Smart Coupe vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2005 Smart Coupe 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Forenza (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Forenza weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Coupe | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | Coupe | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1312 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 55 L |
