1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 63 kg more than 1955 Morris Oxford. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Esprit | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
