1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1966 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
Model | Impala | Coupe |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1850 mm |