1990 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden. 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | 520 | Golden |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |