2008 Seat Altea vs. 1984 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 910 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Fronte.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1984 Suzuki Fronte has manual transmission. 1984 Suzuki Fronte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1984 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Altea | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2160 mm |
