1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 888 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti 850S has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti 850S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick LeSabre | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
Make | Buick | Moretti |
Model | LeSabre | 850S |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |