1968 Moretti Panoramica vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti Panoramica | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Moretti | Renault |
| Model | Panoramica | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 56 L |
