1956 Moretti 1200 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Moretti 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Moretti 1200 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1956 Moretti 1200. (68 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1956 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1956 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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1956 Moretti 1200 has manual transmission. 1956 Moretti 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Moretti 1200 | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Moretti | Nissan |
Model | 1200 | President |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1204 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |