1970 Moretti Coupe vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 20 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 1036 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Moretti Coupe | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Moretti | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 960 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2650 mm |
