1963 Moretti 1100 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan 4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1963 Moretti 1100. 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 1100 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Moretti | Morgan |
| Model | 1100 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2450 mm |
