1999 BMW 540 vs. 1965 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 991 kg more than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (64 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 540 | 1965 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 540 | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2160 mm |
