1974 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. 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 (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. (356 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Sedan | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chrysler | Infiniti |
| Model | Sedan | M |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |
