1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Moretti 850

To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti 850.

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 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti 850.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Fiat 850 1970 Moretti 850
Make Fiat Moretti
Model 850 850
Year Released 1973 1970
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 847 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 51 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 69 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3660 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2040 mm 2040 mm


 

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