2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 10 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Exige | Minor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 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 | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 790 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 |