1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 73 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, 1965 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Moretti | Renault |
| Model | 850S | 10 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |
