1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 500 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700.
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, 1966 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | 700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |