1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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:
1975 Lotus Eclat | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
Make | Lotus | Moretti |
Model | Eclat | Golden |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |