1977 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500.
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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 520 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
