1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Moretti 750
To start off, 1965 Moretti 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1965 Moretti 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 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1965 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Austin | Moretti |
| Model | A 40 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 30 L |
