1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti Golden is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti Golden weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1959 Moretti Golden (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Moretti Golden will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
Make | Fiat | Moretti |
Model | 850 | Golden |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |