1994 Seat Ibiza vs. 1994 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1994 Seat Ibiza and 1994 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,042 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Seat Ibiza (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 334 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Seat Ibiza (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Seat Ibiza | 1994 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ibiza | Alto |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1042 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2180 mm |
