1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Moretti 750
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 769 kg more than 1958 Moretti 750. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Moretti 750 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
Model | Corvette | 750 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2160 mm |