1966 Lotus Elan vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lotus Elan | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elan | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |