1983 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Moretti 750
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1958 Moretti 750. 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 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1958 Moretti 750 | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | 525 | 750 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2160 mm |