1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1963 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 690 kg more than 1963 Moretti 1100. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1963 Moretti 1100 | |
Make | Austin | Moretti |
Model | 3-Litre | 1100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2160 mm |