1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Elise weights approximately 48 kg more than 1968 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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Elise | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elise | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| 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 | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
