1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Europa | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 78 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 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 |
