1962 Honda S500 vs. 1964 Moretti 850
To start off, 1964 Moretti 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 766 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Honda S500 (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Moretti 850 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 1964 Moretti 850 (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Honda S500 | 1964 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Honda | Moretti |
Model | S500 | 850 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |