1965 Moretti 750 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (133 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1965 Moretti 750. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 750. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Moretti 750 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Make Moretti Oldsmobile
Model 750 Eighty-Eight
Year Released 1965 1978
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 766 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 61 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 580 kg 1725 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2960 mm


 

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