1960 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 698 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
| Model | Corvette | 850S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |
