1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1965 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1965 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Moretti |
| Model | 300 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2660 mm |
