2005 Suzuki Forenza vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander

To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Forenza and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 473 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (343 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Suzuki Forenza 2005 Toyota Highlander
Make Suzuki Toyota
Model Forenza Highlander
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3309 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 343 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.8:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1312 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 73 L


 

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