1960 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 346 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Moretti | Opel |
Model | Spider Turismo | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2670 mm |