1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | 929 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
