1966 Datsun 1000 vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, both 1966 Datsun 1000 and 1966 Moretti 850S were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Datsun 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Datsun 1000 (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Datsun 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 850S weights approximately 77 kg more than 1966 Datsun 1000.
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 Datsun 1000 (84 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Datsun 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Datsun 1000 | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Datsun | Moretti |
| Model | 1000 | 850S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
