1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1963 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 110 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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, 1963 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 700 | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2160 mm |