2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1969 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Moretti 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1969 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Lotus | Moretti |
| Model | Exige | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
