1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1958 Moretti 750
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 750.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1958 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Etna | 750 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2160 mm |
