1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 798 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 3200 CS | 850S |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 30 L |
