1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti 850 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| 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 | 97 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 Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
