2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 550 kg more than 1953 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Esprit | Minor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |
