1965 Mini Countryman vs. 1965 Moretti 850
To start off, both 1965 Mini Countryman and 1965 Moretti 850 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mini Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 850 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1965 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Moretti 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Moretti 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Mini Countryman (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mini Countryman | 1965 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Mini | Moretti |
| Model | Countryman | 850 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2040 mm |
