1977 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Moretti 850
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1970 Moretti 850 | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | 520 | 850 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |