2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1992 Morgan 4. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1992 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Morgan 4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Exige | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 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 | 780 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
