1965 Moretti 850 vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1965 Moretti 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Moretti 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 850 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1963 Subaru 360. 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, 1965 Moretti 850 (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 850 | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Moretti | Subaru |
| Model | 850 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 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 | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |
