2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lotus | Morgan |
Model | Elise | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 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 | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |