1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo

To start off, both 1960 Fiat 1100 and 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Fiat 1100 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo
Make Fiat Moretti
Model 1100 Spider Turismo
Year Released 1960 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1087 cc 747 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 43 HP 33 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 73 Nm 67 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 680 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 2160 mm


 

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