1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 485 kg more than 1966 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
| Model | Vega | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 30 L |
