1954 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Morris | Lotus |
| Model | Minor | Elise |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2941 mm |
