1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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:
1971 Lotus Elan | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elan | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |