2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Moretti 750 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Elise | 750 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2160 mm |
