1974 Moretti 127 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Moretti 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Moretti 127 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Moretti 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 Moretti 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1998 kg more than 1974 Moretti 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Moretti 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Moretti 127. (63 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Moretti 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Moretti 127 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Moretti | Land Rover |
| Model | 127 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
