1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1961 Moretti 500

To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1961 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 675 kg more than 1961 Moretti 500. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti 500.

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