1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden. 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
Make | Fiat | Moretti |
Model | Mirafiori | Golden |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |