1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 125 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 750 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2410 mm |
