1961 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, both 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo and 1961 Moretti 500 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 44 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, 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | Spider Turismo | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 1850 mm |
