1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1966 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 36 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 850S weights approximately 262 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lotus Seven | 1966 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Seven | 850S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2030 mm |
