1948 Morris Six vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 312 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Six | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Morris | Lotus |
Model | Six | Elise |
Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |