2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 715 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.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Forenza has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Forenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
