1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1962 Moretti 500
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1962 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1962 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Moretti |
Model | 75 | 500 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |