1962 Moretti 500 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 555 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Moretti 500 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Moretti | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 477 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |