1959 Moretti Golden vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden. 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden. 2004 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1959 Moretti Golden has manual transmission. 1959 Moretti Golden will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti Golden | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Moretti | BMW |
| Model | Golden | 318 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
