1969 Moretti SS vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti SS would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Moretti SS. (51 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti SS.
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 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Moretti SS | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Moretti | BMW |
| Model | SS | 520 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2968 mm |
