2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Elise | Minor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 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 |