1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti Golden is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti Golden weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Moretti |
| Model | GTA | Golden |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
