1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1970 Moretti 850
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1970 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1970 Moretti 850. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1970 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Moretti |
| Model | V8 Volante | 850 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 30 L |
