2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 117 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (181 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Elise | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
