1953 Moretti 1200 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Moretti 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Moretti 1200 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Moretti 1200. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1953 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 160 kg more than 1953 Moretti 1200. 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. 1978 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1953 Moretti 1200 has manual transmission. 1953 Moretti 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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