1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 10 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 326 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, 1973 Porsche 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 500 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Moretti | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
