1997 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 1997 Lotus Elise and 2005 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise.
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, 1997 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lotus Elise | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elise | 4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 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 | 705 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |