1963 Moretti 1100 vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1966 Simca 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Moretti 1100 (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Moretti 1100 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1300 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 Moretti 1100.
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, 1966 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 1100 | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Moretti | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
