1945 Austin 16 vs. 1965 Moretti 750
To start off, 1965 Moretti 750 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1965 Moretti 750. 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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1965 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Austin | Moretti |
| Model | 16 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
