1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 615 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elan | Isis |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2470 mm |
