1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1965 Moretti Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Bristol | Moretti |
Model | 401 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |