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Lexus RC vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Morgan Plus Four?

Lexus RC vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Morgan Plus Four

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Morgan Plus Four is markedly cheaper – starting at 65,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Morgan Plus Four uses 7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Plus Four

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers substantially more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Morgan Plus Four takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers visibly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is significantly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 706 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers substantially more boot space – 366 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 366 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.8 L/100km
Lexus RC
Morgan Plus Four

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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Lexus RC
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Morgan
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