1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Esprit | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
