1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 1,705 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 290 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, 1972 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona 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 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
