1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 13 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 356 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, 1974 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Lada | Moretti |
| Model | 1200 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
