1962 Moretti 500 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1962 Moretti 500 and 1962 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 150 kg more than 1962 Moretti 500. 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 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Moretti 500 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Moretti | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 477 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
