1988 BMW M3 vs. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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 M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | M3 | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2160 mm |
