2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 126 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 718 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Because 2006 Suzuki Forenza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Forenza 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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ulysse | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
