1970 Buick GS vs. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1970 Buick GS is newer by 2 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 950 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick GS | 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Buick | Moretti |
Model | GS | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2160 mm |