2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Exige | Minor |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |