1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 330 kg more than 1952 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lotus Esprit | 1952 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Esprit | Minor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |