1959 BMW 700 vs. 1965 Moretti 850
To start off, 1965 Moretti 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Moretti 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 850 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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, 1965 Moretti 850 (55 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1965 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1965 Moretti 850 | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | 700 | 850 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 767 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 55 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |