2001 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1963 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1963 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 318 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2453 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 | 167 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
