1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Morgan 4 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Seven | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
