1977 BMW 728 vs. 1969 Moretti SS
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 8 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Moretti SS. (51 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti SS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1969 Moretti SS. 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti SS. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1969 Moretti SS | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 728 | SS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2040 mm |
