1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 367 kg more than 2003 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Esprit | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
