1954 Buick 40 vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1960 Moretti 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1960 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Buick | Moretti |
| Model | 40 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 760 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2160 mm |
