1963 Honda S500 vs. 1957 Moretti 750
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Moretti 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Moretti 750. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Moretti 750 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1963 Honda S500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1957 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Honda | Moretti |
| Model | S500 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2160 mm |
