1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1991 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 24 kg more than 1991 Morgan 4. 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elan | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
