1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morgan 4 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Europa | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
