2003 Lotus Elise vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Elise | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elise | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |
