1992 BMW 332 vs. 1962 Moretti 1100
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 1100 would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1962 Moretti 1100. 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1962 Moretti 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 332 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2160 mm |
