2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 44 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elise | 44 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
