1965 Moretti 2500 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Moretti 2500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203. 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, 1965 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Moretti 2500 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Moretti | Peugeot |
Model | 2500 | 203 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2454 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |