1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP

To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 887 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1959 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Moretti 750 1968 Plymouth VIP
Make Moretti Plymouth
Model 750 VIP
Year Released 1959 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 748 cc 5208 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 29 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 461 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 60 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 84.1 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1647 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 5420 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 3030 mm