1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Esprit | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |