2008 Suzuki Forenza vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Suzuki Forenza and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Forenza. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 750 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Forenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Suzuki Forenza | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Forenza | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
