2006 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1966 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | M3 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
