1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1968 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1968 Moretti Coupe 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) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 850 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1968 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Abarth | Moretti |
| Model | 850 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |
