1960 Moretti 750 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 520 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Moretti 750 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Moretti Vauxhall
Model 750 Carlton
Year Released 1960 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 746 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 29 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 2740 mm


 

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