2007 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2007 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Matrix 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Forenza (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Matrix. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Matrix weights approximately 373 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
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, 2007 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Matrix. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Matrix | 2007 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Matrix | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
