1997 Nissan Patrol vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1997 Nissan Patrol is newer by 19 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 902 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Patrol (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Patrol | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Patrol | 124 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2826 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
