2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Morgan 4

To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4.

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