1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1965 Moretti S Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti S Coupe weights approximately 112 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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, 1964 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lotus Elan | 1965 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Elan | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2040 mm |
