Brand comparison
Vetus vs Nanni marine diesels
Considering a Nanniengine for your boat? Here's how the Vetus range compares, model for model — on weight, drive options, standard equipment, servicing and local support. Every comparison is built from published manufacturer specs.
Where Nanni is strong
- Same robust Kubota base as Beta
- Light and compact for its class
- Saildrive offered across the range
Where Vetus can have the edge
- Indirect injection and mechanical governing — comparable technology to Vetus, so differentiation is on support, warranty and standard equipment rather than the engine itself.
- Dealer/service footprint in Australia is thinner outside metro areas than the larger brands.
- Model naming uses nominal rather than actual hp (e.g. N3.30 is 29 hp), which can make like-for-like comparison confusing.
Vetus vs Nanni — model-by-model
Vetus M2.13 vs Nanni N2.14
12 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 92 kg
Lower revs, quieterCompare
Vetus M2.13 vs Nanni N2.10
12 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 87 kg
Local Vetus supportCompare
Vetus M2.18 vs Nanni N2.14
16 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 92 kg
Local Vetus supportCompare
Vetus M2.18 vs Nanni N3.21
16 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 106 kg
Local Vetus supportCompare
Vetus M3.29 vs Nanni N3.30
27 hp · 3-cyl · 134 kg vs 145 kg
11 kg lighterCompare
Vetus M4.35 vs Nanni N4.38
33 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 152 kg
Local Vetus supportCompare
Vetus M4.45 vs Nanni N4.43
42 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 235 kg
36 kg lighterCompare
Vetus M4.56 vs Nanni N4.50
52 hp · 4-cyl · 206 kg vs 230 kg
24 kg lighterCompare
Vetus VH4.65 vs Nanni N4.60
65 hp · 4-cyl · 240 kg vs 250 kg
10 kg lighterCompare
Vetus VH4.80 vs Nanni N4.60
80 hp · 4-cyl · 245 kg vs 250 kg
5 kg lighterCompare
Not sure which Vetus suits your boat?
Tell us your vessel, current engine and how you use her. As the authorised Victorian Vetus distributor, Luxfords will recommend the right model and drive, with pricing and availability.
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