2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 930 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Moretti |
Model | V8 Vantage | 500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1850 mm |