1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1970 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Coupe. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1970 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1970 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
Model | Corvette | Coupe |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |