2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1964 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 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, 1964 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1964 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Elise | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
