1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1962 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1962 Moretti 1100. 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1962 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | Honda | Moretti |
| Model | S2000 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2160 mm |
