1960 Seat 1400 vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Alto is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Alto (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Because 1960 Seat 1400 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 1960 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Alto, 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, 1960 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | 1400 | Alto |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
