1961 BMW 502 vs. 1960 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1961 BMW 502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Moretti Golden (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 502 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1960 Moretti Golden.
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.
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1961 BMW 502 | 1960 Moretti Golden | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | 502 | Golden |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2150 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |