1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Moretti 850
To start off, 1964 Moretti 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1964 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1964 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Austin | Moretti |
| Model | A 40 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |
