1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Bristol | Moretti |
Model | 603 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 30 L |