1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 620 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1960 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Holden | Moretti |
| Model | Commodore | 750 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2160 mm |
