1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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 1990 Morgan 4. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 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 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Esprit | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 132 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |