1970 Moretti Coupe vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1972 TVR 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 TVR 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR 1600 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR 1600 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1970 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, 1972 TVR 1600 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 TVR 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Moretti Coupe | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Moretti | TVR |
| Model | Coupe | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
