1962 Moretti Panoramica vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Moretti Panoramica | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Moretti | BMW |
| Model | Panoramica | M3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2761 mm |
