1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Esprit | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
