1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 595 (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595.
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.
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1964 Abarth 595 | 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 595 | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |