2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1970 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Exige weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1970 Moretti S Coupe | |
Make | Lotus | Moretti |
Model | Exige | S Coupe |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |