1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 404 kg more than 1967 Moretti 850S. 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
Make | Lotus | Moretti |
Model | Eclat | 850S |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 30 L |