1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 850S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 850S weights approximately 142 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 700 | 850S |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |