1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Morgan 4 weights approximately 111 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elise | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |