1981 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1966 Moretti 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | 525 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |