1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Mazda | Moretti |
Model | 818 | 500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 1850 mm |