1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1967 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1967 Moretti Coupe is newer by 4 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 498 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Moretti Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Moretti Coupe (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Moretti Coupe should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Moretti Coupe.
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, 1967 Moretti Coupe (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Moretti Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 500 | 1967 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | 500 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
