1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, both 1968 Moretti 850 and 1968 TVR Vixen were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Vixen (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 TVR Vixen weights approximately 164 kg more than 1968 Moretti 850. 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 TVR Vixen (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Moretti 850 | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
Make | Moretti | TVR |
Model | 850 | Vixen |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |