1965 Moretti 850 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 Moretti 850. 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 850 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
