1958 Moretti 750 vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1958 Moretti 750. 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, 2006 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Moretti 750. 2006 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1958 Moretti 750 has manual transmission. 1958 Moretti 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Moretti 750 | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Moretti | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2730 mm |
