2003 Lotus Elise vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor 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 85 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morris Minor weights approximately 42 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Elise | 1960 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Elise | Minor |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 792 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 | 45 L |