1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 187 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Esprit | 4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |
