1969 Moretti SS vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti SS would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Moretti SS. (51 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti SS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1969 Moretti SS. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Moretti SS | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | SS | Century |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2870 mm |
