1965 Moretti 850 vs. 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Moretti 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 122 kg more than 1965 Moretti 850.
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, 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 850 | 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Moretti | Volkswagen |
| Model | 850 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
