2007 Seat Altea vs. 1992 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1992 Suzuki Swift. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1992 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 616 kg more than 1992 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, 2007 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Suzuki Swift. (60 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1992 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Altea | Swift |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
