2007 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (68 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1960 Moretti Panoramica has manual transmission. 1960 Moretti Panoramica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1960 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | 550 | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2160 mm |
