1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1962 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1962 Moretti 1100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. Both 1957 Fiat 1100 and 1962 Moretti 1100 are equipped with a 1,089 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Moretti 1100 (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Moretti 1100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1962 Moretti 1100.
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, 1962 Moretti 1100 (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Moretti 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1962 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 1100 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2160 mm |
