2007 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Suzuki Forenza

To start off, both 2007 BMW 545 and 2007 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW 545 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 2007 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 545 2007 Suzuki Forenza
Make BMW Suzuki
Model 545 Forenza
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4397 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 875 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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