1965 Moretti 2500 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 486 kg more than 1965 Moretti 2500.
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, 1972 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 2500 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | 2500 | Century |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2454 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
