1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 126 | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
