2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1962 Moretti 500
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 990 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Moretti 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1962 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Moretti |
| Model | Defender | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1850 mm |
