1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elan | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
