1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elite is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan 4 weights approximately 20 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, 1962 Lotus Elite (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elite | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elite | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1215 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
