1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elise | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |