1966 Moretti Coupe vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 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 (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti Coupe | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
