1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Moretti 500
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 126 (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Moretti 500 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 Fiat 126.
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, 1981 Fiat 126 (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1961 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 126 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
