1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan 4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Seven | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 650 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 |
