1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 750 kg more than 1964 Moretti 2500. 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 2500. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1964 Moretti 2500 has manual transmission. 1964 Moretti 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Buick | Moretti |
| Model | Centurion | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
