1982 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1963 Moretti 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Moretti 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Moretti |
| Model | Electra | 500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1850 mm |
