1948 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Minor | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Morris | Infiniti |
| Model | Minor | M |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2901 mm |
