1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1970 Moretti 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Moretti 850. 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1970 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | Dino | 850 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |
