1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Europa | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
