1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina
To start off, 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 240 kg more than 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 1967 Moretti 750S Berlina | |
| Make | Hudson | Moretti |
| Model | Metropolitan | 750S Berlina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
