1974 Lotus Elite vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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 Elite (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Elite | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elite | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
