1990 BMW 518 vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 24 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, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500.
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, 1966 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 518 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 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 | 80 L | 30 L |
