1962 Lotus Elan vs. 1964 Moretti 750
To start off, 1964 Moretti 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 750. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lotus Elan weights approximately 8 kg more than 1964 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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Moretti 750. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elan | 1964 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Elan | 750 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 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 | 590 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
