1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 618 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, 1964 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | 850S | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
