1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Moretti 500
To start off, 1962 Moretti 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1400 (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1962 Moretti 500. 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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 1400 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
