1962 Moretti 1100 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1962 Moretti 1100 and 1962 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Moretti 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Moretti 1100 (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Moretti 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Moretti 1100 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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 Moretti 1100 (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Moretti 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Moretti 1100 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Moretti | Simca |
Model | 1100 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2230 mm |