1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1967 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lotus Elan weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 1967 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Lotus | Moretti |
Model | Elan | Coupe |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |