2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (120 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Elise | Oxford |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |