1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1966 Porsche 906 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 500 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906.
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 Moretti 500 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Moretti | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
