1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 660 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Moretti 500 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Moretti | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
