Don't denigrade Driver Skill. I have a friend (an ex Morgan Racer) that seems to be able to match and pass My skill in almost anything.
I totally agree. The driver is the most important element. OK this example below shows an under average Lotus driver driving an over average performance car. And then he crashed at 2:50. It is a very striking example of a hasty out-of-smooth driving style vs. a relatively underpowered but smooth driven car, the Miata who makes the video.
Great video.
I could imagine being able to drive a Sigma 4/4 Morgan like the Mazda... lovely smooth and quick gear changes with great RPM drops and next gear matches.
On the other hand, there is NO way a 3.7 Morgan could be driven like that... the 'rev hang' would simply make it impossible. I have driven several and they all have the same 'trait'.
For 'cruising', the Roadster is a great car/engine combination. For a 'Sports Car' on a track day or enthusiastic driving, IMHO, not a good combination.
I think this all boils down to driving style, experience and 'expectations'.... and we are all different in that. Thankfully!
