1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 344 kg more than 1955 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Eclat | Minor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 22 L |