1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1961 Moretti 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Moretti 500 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 1960 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Moretti |
| Model | 600 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
