1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1963 Moretti 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 500 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750.
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, 1958 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 750 | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |