1965 Moretti 2500 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Moretti 2500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 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) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Moretti 2500 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Moretti | Riley |
Model | 2500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2454 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |