2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 464 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elise | Six |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
