1960 Moretti 750 vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 550 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750. 1989 Holden Commodore 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. 1989 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Moretti 750 | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Moretti | Holden |
| Model | 750 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2740 mm |
