1998 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus GT 1 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | GT 1 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |
