1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elite is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elite | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |