1973 Honda 145 vs. 1963 Moretti 500

To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Moretti 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Moretti 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.

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