1983 BMW 320 vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 320 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
