1965 Moretti Coupe vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 416 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.
Because 1965 Moretti Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Moretti Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti Coupe | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Moretti | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Accord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
