1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1971 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morgan 4 weights approximately 20 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, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Moretti 500 | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Moretti | Morgan |
Model | 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |