2008 Seat Altea vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 990 kg more than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Because 1972 Suzuki Fronte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Seat | Suzuki |
Model | Altea | Fronte |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |