1966 Moretti 850S vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 45 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1189 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S. 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Moretti 850S 2011 Buick Park Avenue
Make Moretti Buick
Model 850S Park Avenue
Year Released 1966 2011
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 767 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 36 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 55 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3200 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 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 3009 mm


 

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