1962 Moretti 500 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1465 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1962 Moretti 500 has manual transmission. 1962 Moretti 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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