1975 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Alto is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Seat 124 (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | 124 | Alto |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
