1960 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 18 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 805 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare 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 | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Moretti | Plymouth |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Volare |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2870 mm |
