1965 Moretti Panoramica vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 348 kg more than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti Panoramica has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti Panoramica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti Panoramica | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | Panoramica | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2410 mm |
