1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 10 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 265 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, 1978 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Moretti 850 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Moretti | Seat |
Model | 850 | 131 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 55 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2500 mm |