1979 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 399 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti 2500 has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
Make | Buick | Moretti |
Model | Electra | 2500 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |