1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1973 Moretti 127
To start off, both 1973 Lancia Beta and 1973 Moretti 127 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Moretti 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Moretti 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 388 kg more than 1973 Moretti 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Lancia Beta (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Moretti 127. (63 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Moretti 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Beta | 1973 Moretti 127 | |
| Make | Lancia | Moretti |
| Model | Beta | 127 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
