1970 Moretti Coupe vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 is newer by 6 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 343 weights approximately 470 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, 1976 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Coupe. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1970 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1970 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Moretti Coupe | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Moretti | Volvo |
Model | Coupe | 343 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |