1981 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Moretti 850S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Moretti 850S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Moretti 850S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Honda | Moretti |
| Model | Accord | 850S |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
