1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1965 Moretti Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 795 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
| Model | Corvette | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1850 mm |
