1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
Make | Lotus | Moretti |
Model | Excel | 2500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 30 L |