1961 Moretti 500 vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 1430 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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, 1975 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Moretti 500 | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Moretti | Seat |
Model | 500 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |