1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 124 | M |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
