1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1963 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Moretti 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Moretti 1100 (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Moretti 1100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 1100 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1963 Moretti 1100 (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Moretti 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1963 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | Spider Turismo | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2160 mm |
