2004 Suzuki Swift vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Swift. 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, 2012 Seat Exeo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki Swift | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Suzuki | Seat |
| Model | Swift | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2642 mm |
