1969 Moretti Coupe vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 866 kg more than 1969 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Moretti Coupe | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Moretti | Vauxhall |
| Model | Coupe | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |
