2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Exige | Minor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |