1968 Moretti 750 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1968 Moretti 750. 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti 750 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Moretti | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
