1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1961 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 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
Model | Impala | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2160 mm |