1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 610 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Moretti 850 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Moretti | Plymouth |
Model | 850 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |