1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 39 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 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Life weights approximately 30 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.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Moretti 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 Moretti 750 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Moretti 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life 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. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 750 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Moretti | Honda |
| Model | 750 | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2370 mm |
