1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit 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 (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Esprit | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1175 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |