2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan 4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Exige | 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
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 | 177 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |