1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Moretti 850S | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Moretti | Rover |
Model | 850S | P4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |