1976 Seat 124 vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Alto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 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, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | 124 | Alto |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2180 mm |
