1983 Lotus Excel vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 345 kg more than 1956 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Excel | Minor |
Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |