1999 BMW 740 vs. 1964 Moretti 850
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1964 Moretti 850. 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 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 850. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1964 Moretti 850 has manual transmission. 1964 Moretti 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1964 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 740 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2040 mm |
