2003 BMW 520 vs. 1962 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1962 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1962 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 520 | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2160 mm |
