1959 MG MGA vs. 1965 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1965 Moretti Panoramica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG MGA weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. 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 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 1965 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | MG | Moretti |
| Model | MGA | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2160 mm |
