1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 850S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 850S (36 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 850S should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 850S weights approximately 257 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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, 1966 Moretti 850S (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Moretti 850S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Abarth | Moretti |
| Model | 500 | 850S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
