1992 Lexus LS vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Lexus LS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 990 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4. 1992 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1981 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1981 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lexus LS | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Morgan |
| Model | LS | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |
