2008 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1970 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | M3 | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2160 mm |
