1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 853 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
Model | Corvette | 850S |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 55 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2030 mm |