1978 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 749 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Seat | Infiniti |
| Model | 124 | M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 456 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |
