1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1959 Moretti 750 and 1959 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti 750 (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti 750 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500. 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 Moretti 750 | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Moretti | Steyr |
| Model | 750 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 1850 mm |
