1961 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1961 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 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Moretti | Porsche |
Model | Spider Turismo | 930 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 748 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |