1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1964 Moretti 850
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 595 and 1964 Moretti 850 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 766 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Moretti 850 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1964 Moretti 850 (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1964 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 595 | 850 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |