1958 BMW 600 vs. 1958 Moretti 1200
To start off, both 1958 BMW 600 and 1958 Moretti 1200 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,203 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Moretti 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Moretti 1200 (52 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Moretti 1200 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Moretti 1200 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1958 Moretti 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 600 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |
