2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Minor weights approximately 75 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 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elise | Minor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 52 L |
