1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1962 Moretti 1100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Moretti 1100 (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Moretti 1100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 361 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, 1958 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 1400 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2160 mm |
