2009 BMW M3 vs. 1960 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 49 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 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 378 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 540 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (68 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Panoramica.
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2009 BMW M3 | 1960 Moretti Panoramica | |
Make | BMW | Moretti |
Model | M3 | Panoramica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2160 mm |