1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1943 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 289 kg more than 1943 Morris Ten Four.
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:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1943 Morris Ten Four | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Esprit | Ten Four |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1943 |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
