2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 201 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Cobalt | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
