1978 Seat 124 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 516 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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Seat 124 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3200 mm |