1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 500 | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Moretti | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2330 mm |
