1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Moretti | Nissan |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2350 mm |
