1960 Moretti 750 vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 830 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1960 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Moretti 750 1970 Rover P5B
Make Moretti Rover
Model 750 P5B
Year Released 1960 1970
Engine Size 746 cc 3528 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 29 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 2820 mm


 

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