1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1961 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, both 1961 Lotus Seven and 1961 Moretti Panoramica were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Moretti Panoramica weights approximately 336 kg more than 1961 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:
| 1961 Lotus Seven | 1961 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Seven | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 444 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2160 mm |
