1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 4 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 71 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 90 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Lotus | Moretti |
Model | Elan | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |