1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 Moretti 850. 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, 1979 Fiat 131 (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 131 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
