2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Esprit | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
