1969 Moretti Panoramica vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1969 Moretti Panoramica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Moretti Panoramica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000.
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, 1969 Moretti Panoramica (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Moretti Panoramica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Moretti Panoramica | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Moretti | Simca |
| Model | Panoramica | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
