1959 Moretti Golden vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden. 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1959 Moretti Golden has manual transmission. 1959 Moretti Golden will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti Golden | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Moretti | Suzuki |
| Model | Golden | Equator |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |
