1965 Moretti 850 vs. 1960 TVR Grantura
To start off, 1965 Moretti 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 TVR Grantura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 TVR Grantura would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 TVR Grantura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 TVR Grantura (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 TVR Grantura should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 850 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 TVR Grantura.
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, 1960 TVR Grantura (102 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 TVR Grantura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 850 | 1960 TVR Grantura | |
| Make | Moretti | TVR |
| Model | 850 | Grantura |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 39 L |
