1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1965 Moretti S 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, 1978 Lada 1600 (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 1965 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | Lada | Moretti |
| Model | 1600 | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2040 mm |
