1962 Moretti 500 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1962 Moretti 500. 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Moretti 500 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Moretti | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 477 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2968 mm |
