1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1968 Lotus Elan and 1968 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Minor weights approximately 123 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elan | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
