1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1967 Moretti 850S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 766 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Moretti 850S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Moretti 850S weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
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, 1967 Moretti 850S (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Moretti 850S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Alpine | Moretti |
| Model | A 106 | 850S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 550 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 30 L |
