1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1957 Moretti 750
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Moretti 750. (47 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Moretti 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1957 Moretti 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 850 | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |