1970 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Moretti | Morgan |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
