1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1976 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 448 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Moretti 850S 1976 Toyota Corona
Make Moretti Toyota
Model 850S Corona
Year Released 1966 1976
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 767 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 36 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 55 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 702 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2590 mm


 

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