1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Moretti 1200
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Moretti 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Moretti 1200 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Moretti 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Moretti 1200 (68 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Moretti 1200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1957 Moretti 1200.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Moretti 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 1100 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
