1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 302 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti 850 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |
