1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 271 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Elise | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |