1967 Moretti 850S vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 385 kg more than 1967 Moretti 850S. 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 Skyline (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Moretti 850S | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | 850S | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 766 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2620 mm |
