1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Moretti 750
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 850 and 1959 Moretti 750 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 44 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti 750 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 | 1959 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Moretti |
| Model | 850 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2160 mm |
