2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 945 kg more than 1970 Moretti S 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Moretti |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
