1980 BMW M5 vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 691 kg more than 1967 Moretti 850S. 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | M5 | 850S |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1391 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |