2009 BMW M3 vs. 1958 Moretti 750
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 Moretti 750. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1958 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Moretti |
| Model | M3 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2160 mm |
