1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1955 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1959 Moretti 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Triumph TR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Triumph TR2 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 750 | 1955 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Moretti | Triumph |
| Model | 750 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2250 mm |
