2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elise | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
