1968 Moretti 850 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 36 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 755 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 300 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 826 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti 850 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Moretti | TVR |
| Model | 850 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 57 L |
