2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 2005 Lotus Elise and 1997 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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 (187 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (161 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elise | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 161 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |