1967 Moretti 850S vs. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1967 Moretti 850S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 766 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Moretti 850S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Moretti 850S (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Moretti 850S should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Moretti 850S weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Moretti 850S | 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | 850S | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 766 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2160 mm |
