1982 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 15 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 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 87 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 990 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.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1967 Moretti 850S has manual transmission. 1967 Moretti 850S 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 | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Buick | Moretti |
| Model | Electra | 850S |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 30 L |
