1970 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 290 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Moretti | Toyota |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2410 mm |
