1962 Moretti 1100 vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 456 kg more than 1962 Moretti 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Moretti 1100 | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
