1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 504 kg more than 1987 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Esprit | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |