1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1997 Tata E
To start off, 1997 Tata E is newer by 29 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata E weights approximately 690 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, 1997 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Tata E 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 | 1997 Tata E | |
| Make | Moretti | Tata |
| Model | Spider Turismo | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2810 mm |
