1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1968 Moretti 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti 850 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 850 | 850 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 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 | 570 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |