1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 2008 BMW 330

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Moretti Spider Turismo 2008 BMW 330
Make Moretti BMW
Model Spider Turismo 330
Year Released 1968 2008
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 748 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 29 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6650 RPM
Torque 64 Nm 316 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 60 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 63 L


 

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