1960 Moretti 750 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1960 Moretti 750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 691 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Moretti 750 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Moretti | Rover |
| Model | 750 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2830 mm |
