1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1970 Toyota Century

To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 998 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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S. 1970 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti 850S has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti 850S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Moretti 850S 1970 Toyota Century
Make Moretti Toyota
Model 850S Century
Year Released 1966 1970
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 767 cc 2980 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 36 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 55 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 702 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2870 mm


 

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