1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
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:
1975 Lotus Eclat | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Eclat | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |