1988 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 525 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
