1965 Moretti Coupe vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 18 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 930 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti Coupe | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Moretti | Porsche |
| Model | Coupe | 959 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
