1965 Moretti Coupe vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1965 Moretti Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Moretti Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti Coupe (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Moretti 500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
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 Coupe (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti Coupe | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | Coupe | 500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
