1968 Moretti Panoramica vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 15 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 670 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti Panoramica | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Moretti | Porsche |
| Model | Panoramica | 959 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2280 mm |
