2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1959 Moretti 750
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti 750 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1959 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Caterham | Moretti |
| Model | 7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2160 mm |
