1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Elite | Marina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |