1978 Seat 124 vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 35 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 762 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | 124 | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
