1978 BMW M1 vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1965 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | M1 | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
