2005 BMW 520 vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 Moretti 2500. 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, 2005 BMW 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 520 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
