1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Austin | Moretti |
| Model | A 40 | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2160 mm |
