1969 Moretti 850 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1969 Moretti 850. 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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti 850. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1969 Moretti 850 has manual transmission. 1969 Moretti 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Moretti 850 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Moretti | BMW |
Model | 850 | 520 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |