1965 Moretti Coupe vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti Coupe | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Moretti | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
