1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1970 Moretti 850
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Moretti 850 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1970 Moretti 850 (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1970 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 133 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
