1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1980 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 24 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 126 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
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, 1980 Fiat 126 (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Fiat | Moretti |
Model | 126 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |