1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 305 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 500 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2420 mm |
