1965 Moretti 850 vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1965 Moretti 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti Golden is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti Golden weights approximately 190 kg more than 1965 Moretti 850. 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, 1959 Moretti Golden (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Moretti Golden will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 850 | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | 850 | Golden |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
