1966 Moretti 750S Berlina vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina and 1966 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 312 (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina 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 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 312, 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, 1966 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 750S Berlina | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Moretti | Wartburg |
| Model | 750S Berlina | 312 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
