1962 Moretti Panoramica vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1962 Moretti Panoramica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Skoda 1200 (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 1955 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Moretti Panoramica | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Moretti | Skoda |
| Model | Panoramica | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2690 mm |
